Sunday Reflections — Living mindfully
This week, Sunday Reflections immerses itself into the practice of living mindfully:
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn
“Mindfulness has never been more important considering how the events of the world move in such an accelerated, frantic time. Our attention goes from here to the next thing to the next thing, and we’re triggered from one response of fear to one of connection to the threat of loss.” ~ Barnet Bain
“Mindfulness is a pause — the space between stimulus and response: that’s where choice lies.” ~ Tara Brach
“Mindfulness is not just a word or a discourse by the Buddha, but a meaningful state of mind. It means we have to be here now, in this very moment, and we have to know what is happening internally and externally…” ~ Ayya Khema
“Mindfulness is being aware of yourself, others, and your surroundings in the moment. When consciously and kindly focusing awareness on life as it unfolds minute by precious minute, you are better able to savor each experience…” ~ Sue Thoele
“Mindfulness practice means that we commit fully in each moment to be present; inviting ourselves to interface with this moment in full awareness, with the intention to embody as best we can an orientation of calmness, mindfulness, and equanimity right here and right now.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn
“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” ~ James Baraz
“Mindfulness is the art of being present in whatever you are doing, whatever you are thinking…Hold up each thought just the way you would see a dew drop hanging on to a blade of grass — if the thought is empowering or inspiring, let it be; if it is making you feel suffocated or frustrated, shake it off, let it go…” ~ AVIS Viswanathan
“Mindfulness is like that — it is the miracle which can call back in a flash our dispersed mind and restore it to wholeness so that we can live each minute of life.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
“When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.” ~ Thic Nhat Hanh
